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FRP 11X

1981 Ford Capri

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

53,885 mi
Last recorded53,885 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRP 11X
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 53,885 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded where a previous repair has been carried out but not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor not fully secure corroded but not within any prescribed areas (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 53,487 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner structure corroded, previously repaired not within prescribed area.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2020 53,467 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 53,467 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2020 53,418 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front chassis box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear sill up to front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill up to front chassis leg (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill corroded front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 49,721 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 49,721 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 41,367 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 41,367 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 41,367 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 41,228 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing by anti rollbar (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring eye / rear flooring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan and sill to floor (5.2.6)

Brake performance not tested bottom ball joint worn (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak heater hose ()

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flooring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by swinging shackle (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

petrol stains under carburetor

Pass 18 Dec 2015 32,494 miles

corrosion in floor and sills

exhaust front pipe loose

oil leaks

Pass 22 Dec 2014 23,677 miles

underbody corrsion

Pass 4 Nov 2013 18,014 miles

o/s seat belt s;lightly frayed surface scale to under body o/sbaulkhead repaired from inside

Fail 29 Oct 2013 18,012 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s seat belt s;lightly frayed surface scale to under body o/sbaulkhead repaired from inside

Fail 16 Nov 2012 17,906 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 15,467 miles

nearside and offside front inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2010 15,452 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r inner & outer sills starting to get corroded

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 2 Sep 2009 14,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front lower wings are corroded

offside front sill to floor has slight corrosion

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 2 Sep 2008 14,007 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s & n/s/r spring mount points starting to get corroded

o/s/f wing to sill corroded

o/s/r floor pan corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Sep 2007 13,237 miles

n/s/ sill starting to get corroded

o/s/f wing corroded

rear floor starting to get corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2006 12,028 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 12,018 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

How Reliable is the Ford Capri?

Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
507
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
11,827
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 4,143
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,055
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,852
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,080
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,143
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FRP 11X is a 1981 Ford Capri in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 1981 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 56,561 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FRP 11X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Capri typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 45 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FRP 11X is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 30 November 1981.

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